WaterManaging a resource like water means everyone has a role to play, and we can’t do it on our own. For more information on water conservation initiatives promoted by the City of Corner Brook, view Residents>Environment>Water Conservation. Water Distribution SystemThe City of Corner Brook’s first water distribution and water transmission mains were installed around 1925-26. Today the water distribution system is composed of more than 125 kilometers of distribution and transmission water mains, more than 700 fire hydrants, three 1-million gallon storage reservoir tanks, and many other components including chlorination buildings, pumping stations and water pressure regulating stations. The water supply infrastructure includes pipes ranging in size from 50 mm to 900 mm in diameter. Corner Brook’s water distribution system is divided into 23 pressure zones which are serviced by 17 pressure regulating stations. To monitor the system City staff operate a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system to manage multiple aspects of the system including water levels in storage reservoirs, information from chlorination facilities, water pressures, sewage pumping stations and to remotely operate pumps that supply water to storage reservoirs. From time to time malfunctions occur to component(s) of the City’s water distribution system and it becomes necessary to issue Precautionary Boil Water Advisories to specific areas of the city as a public safety measure. Precautionary Boil Water Advisories are issued in the following instances:
For a complete list of current Precautionary Boil Water Advisories please click here or call our Water Information Line at 709-634-7711. Click here for helpful information if your area is under a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory. Chlorination / Treatment FacilitiesThe City of Corner Brook supplies water to the municipalities of Corner Brook, Massey Drive and Mount Moriah and our water is treated with chlorine from five chlorination facilities. The main chlorination facility is located near Trout Pond, off the Trans Canada Highway. Trout Pond supplies water to Corner Brook East, Townsite, Elizabeth Street area, most of Corner Brook West, and the Town of Massey Drive. The second facility located at Second Pond services the Curling area of Corner Brook and the Town of Mount Moriah. The third facility located at Third Pond, services a portion of Corner Brook’s west side and the Lundrigan Business Park. The fourth and fifth facilities provide secondary chlorination for the water storage reservoirs located at Sunnyslope Drive and the Lundrigan Business Park. The water source for these facilities is Burnt Pond. Pumping StationsGiven Corner Brook’s topography and range in elevation, pumping stations are required to deliver water to areas of the city of higher elevation. There are four pumping stations located in the following areas throughout city: Burnt Pond, Lewin Parkway, McLeod’s Lane, Elizabeth Street, and Bayview Heights. Preventive MaintenanceThe City of Corner Brook’s Water and Sewer Division conducts regular preventative maintenance to all components of the city’s water distribution system. Maintenance includes flushing water mains, servicing valves and fire hydrants, and conducting state-of-the-art leak detection.
Some common causes of breaks include:
When breaks occur, staff make it a priority to minimize the impact to property owners and restore water lines as quickly as possible. Leak DetectionIn addition to regular water line maintenance, the Water and Sewer Division carries out a leak detection program to find water system leaks. Not all water leaks are obvious therefore the division utilizes high-tech water leak detection equipment to test the water system for leaks. Using computerized leak detection equipment staff use a ground listening system to find the specific location of underground leaks. New Water Treatment FacilityThe City of Corner Brook is working toward the development of a new water treatment plant and transmission main. Construction of the transmission main began in June 2009 and the water treatment plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2012. Click here for more information. |
Staff in the Water and Sewer Division responds to water line repairs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Despite proactive efforts to maintain the system, unexpected water main breaks sometimes occur.
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